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7.3% yield! Is this one of the best FTSE 100 stocks to buy right now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

I’m hunting for the best dividend stocks in the FTSE 100. Could this industry leader be the answer to longlasting…

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As stock markets rise, here’s what Warren Buffett’s doing

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The market’s on a terrific run so far this year. But some forecasts predict stocks to take another tumble, and…

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How to grow an empty Stocks and Shares ISA to £100k

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian cuts through the fluff and breaks down the path to building a £100k Stocks and Shares ISA through…

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How to invest £500 a month in an ISA and aim for a passive income worth £70,000

| Dr. James Fox

Our writer believes there's never a better time to start investing for a passive income than today. This is how…

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£3,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d use that to start investing today

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane uses his market experience to explain how he'd start investing on a limited budget for the first time.

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How investing in a SIPP can build generational wealth

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

SIPPs are tax-efficient investment vehicles. So putting money into them can be a brilliant way to build wealth for future…

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How I’d aim to build a £48,000 income from FTSE shares and never work again!

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

By investing in FTSE shares each month, investors can establish a chunky second income stream that may even open the…

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No savings? Here’s how I’d turn an empty ISA into a second income worth £18,000

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of us have the goal of a second income, but many Britons turn to property. Our writer explains how…

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1 stock I’d avoid like the plague in today’s stock market

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

There are plenty of popular companies on the stock market, but not all are worthy of investment. Here’s one I…

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How to invest £300 a month in UK shares to target a £40,700 income

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Investing regularly and consistently in UK shares is a proven strategy to earn some extra income for a more lavish…

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New to investing? These are 2 of my best UK shares to buy to kick start a portfolio!

| Sumayya Mansoor

It’s hard to decide which shares to buy when it comes to a brand new portfolio. This Fool explains how…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks I’m watching after the election

| Ken Hall

Ken Hall is keeping a close eye on a couple of big name FTSE 100 shares after the Labour Party's…

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What Labour’s win means for UK stocks and the FTSE

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Research shows that UK stocks have performed better when a particular party's in power. But investors shouldn't get hung up…

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Saving £400 a month? I’d buy FTSE stocks to help me retire early

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains how he can take advantage of FTSE stocks with high growth potential to increase the value of…

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Here’s how I’d use a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA to aim for £1 million

| Ben McPoland

This writer reckons taking the Foolish long-term approach to investing could help him turn his Stocks and Shares ISA into…

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Could the general election result spark a stock market crash?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains the implications of the general election result, but explains why he doesn't feel an imminent stock market…

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1 FTSE AIM stock that could thrive under the new Labour government

| Stephen Wright

Labour has promised an average of 500,000 new houses a year. Stephen Wright thinks a FTSE brick manufacturer could be…

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2 picks I’d love to add to my Stocks and Shares ISA in July

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright is focused on quality investments in his Stocks and Shares ISA. That means great business, but only when…

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I’d buy this UK big-cap stock in July without hesitation

| Kevin Godbold

I think this UK stock is one of the best opportunities in the FTSE 100 and it looks like a…

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£20,000 in savings? I’d invest in the stock market to aim for a 9% annual return

| Stephen Wright

Cash ISAs are reaching record levels ahead of the general election. But Stephen Wright thinks the stock market could be…

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Here’s my prediction for the best FTSE 100 stocks for H2

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith details keys events that he's watching out for in the coming six months and explains which FTSE 100…

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How I’d invest £1,000 in UK shares before the general election

| Stephen Wright

Is this a good time to buy UK shares? Stephen Wright thinks there are opportunities for investors looking to buy…

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Be prepared for a FTSE 100 correction, says the Bank of England

| Dr. James Fox

The Bank of England recently suggested that a stock market correction had become more likely. Our writer takes a closer…

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What are the best UK shares to buy in July for growth and passive income?

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks falling prices present opportunities to buy FTSE 100 shares. Three in particular stand out to him in…

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£10k to invest? Here are 3 areas of the stock market I like for the second half of 2024

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon believes that these three areas of the stock market could generate attractive returns in the second half of…

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2 cheap shares I’ve spotted in my July bargain hunt

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith thinks he's spotted a couple of cheap shares based on recent share price falls and the subsequent valuation…

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If I’d put £10k in a FTSE 250 tracker fund 10 years ago, here’s what I’d have now

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Investing in a FTSE 250 index tracker fund helps investors grow their wealth on autopilot. But how much money have…

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Should I buy cheap Lloyds shares as the FTSE 100 rallies?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The FTSE 100 is up by more than 12% since January 2024 as inflation falls to 2%, but is Lloyds…

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The best FTSE 100 stocks of 2024… so far

| Stephen Wright

The FTSE 100 is up 6.5% since the start of the year, but a look past the headlines reveals some…

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£10k in an ISA? I’d aim to invest it for a second income of £1k a year

| Kevin Godbold

Here’s how I’d aim to make an upfront investment to generate an annual second, unearned income from these shares.

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With a spare £380, I’d start investing like this

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer draws on his stock market experience to explain how he’d start investing with a few hundred pounds if…

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2 handy investment trusts that could boost my passive income

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland shines a light on two FTSE 250 trusts he feels have the potential to provide him with very…

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What’s the best FTSE 100 stock to buy now the general election is almost behind us?

| Kevin Godbold

The stock market hates uncertainty, so we may see a surge for FTSE 100 shares late next week once the…

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Get ready for a stock market correction, says the Bank of England

| Ben McPoland

The UK's central bank reckons there's a heightened risk of a sharp stock market correction. Here's a share I've got…

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2 handy investment trusts that could boost my Stocks & Shares ISA

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through two trusts he feels have long-term potential to pay out income that would help his Stocks…

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45% of my second income portfolio is in these 3 undervalued FTSE 100 stocks

| Ben McPoland

This Fool is banking on these three high-yield Footsie stocks to carry on delivering a second income inside his dividend…

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3 things that could dash the Nvidia share price rally

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith doesn't dispute the strong recovery in the Nvidia share price recently, but flags up several points that investors…

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Huge gains and 9% yields: why now’s an amazing time to be a stock market investor

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The stock market’s generating fantastic returns in 2024. Whether you're looking for gains or income, it’s a great time to…

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With a 7% yield and 4.1 P/E, is this the best passive income stock on the FTSE 350?

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of Britons invest for a passive income. While our writer isn't buying this stock yet, he believes it's worth…

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£10,000 in savings? That could become a second income worth £6,946

| Dr. James Fox

This Fool's already thinking about a second income for later life. With £10,000 of savings, here's how he'd get things…

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